Bankers Hill Book Club

First meeting: Mhudi by Sol T. Plaatje (1930)

For our first meeting, we'll be reading Mhudi (1930) by Sol T. Plaatje -- a short, compelling novel set in southern Africa at a moment of enormous historical change. Often described as the earliest novel in English by a Black South African writer, Mhudi combines history, myth, and storytelling in a way that rewards reflection and discussion.

We'll meet in the evening at Café Bassam in Bankers Hill, a comfortable café that serves coffee and wine and is well-suited for conversation. You're very welcome even if you didn't finish every page. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as attendance is capped to keep the discussion intimate.

Second Meeting: The Free Negress Elisabeth by Cynthia McLeod

For our second meeting, we'll be reading The Free Negress Elisabeth by Cynthia McLeod -- a richly detailed historical novel set in 18th-century Suriname. Centered on a free woman of color navigating a complex colonial society, the novel explores questions of race, class, power, and personal agency through a vivid, character-driven story.

We'll meet in the evening at Café Bassam in Bankers Hill, a relaxed café that serves coffee and wine and is well-suited for conversation. You're very welcome even if you didn't finish every page. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as attendance is capped to keep the discussion intimate.